(Yawn) this is getting tiresome.
In my last posting I reviewed the Meniere’s episode I just recently experienced. As I stated, when you have one of these “attacks” it is devastating. During the episode, I just want to be put out of my misery. It is the worst, the very worst I can imagine feeling, at least during that time. Of course, when I start feeling like I might make it through and back to the human race, I change my mind, I want to carry on and be a strong person. I want to get back to my family, friends, activities, and ice cream. Having had two attacks back to back (in fact, exactly one week apart) was a real downer for me. I was just starting to get back to feeling somewhat normal for me (my family and I disagree regarding my level of normalcy). And then BAM, another attack! What a blow that was. I can confess that not only did I feel horrible physically, but also emotionally. I cried, felt sorry for myself, and was just downright miserable. It actually helped me to have a good cry (men don’t get that but I think my fellow women Meniere’s sufferers do). As soon as I start feeling physically better, I have to start working on my emotional health. I have to make an effort to be positive, look at all my blessings and be thankful for them. As I wrote in the last blog, it had been at least 8 months since a previous episode. To have two in a row is extremely unusual for me. Stress, fatigue, and heat are the main culprits.
STOP! I've had enough, no more.
When contemplating the possible reason(s) I had these two back to back attacks, I think I may have come up with the answer. Of course, there is no way to tell for sure. I will address this in a another blog, hopefully soon.
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Hi Barbara,
I hate to hear about you having two attacks so close together. I know it can be awfully frustrating to think the worst is behind you and then another attack hits you like a train! It is strange that an illness like this can be brought about by stress, but I know that it is true because when I am stressed out, I become more vulnerable to an attack.
Keep that positive attitude and don’t let it beat you.
David
Two back-t0-backs is devastating…and yes, chicken and egg problem. Meniere’s creates stress, stress contributes to episodes.
Illnesses, too. I have had Meniere’s for 11 years, BUT with a full 8-year remission in there, during which time, I ate what I wanted, didn’t have attacks during sickness or stress. Then BAM, back again, and every couple of months now.
Took almost a year to get proper diagnosis. Finally ended up after all the testing with a great neuro-otologist: atypical Meniere’s.
I am going for second round of vestibular therapy, although its value in Meniere’s is question. I don’t think it’s hurting. I think the episodes would resolve without it as well.
Great blog!
You are young, too! I was in late 50’s when the first episode presented. Am 68 now. I won’t let it run my life. My life goes on and I DO every day, drive, shop, do what I have to do…exercise, weight-train, LIVE!
terri
What’s really weird is, during certain episodes, there is a steady improvement as each day goes on, then wham, not vertigo, but the dizziness, balance, nausea, eye-movement-body-in-space stuff kicks in.
Good for you! You will help a lot of people with your blog.
tb